Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop
USDOT 171251 · MC-192589 · Imperial, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop (dba Midwest Transport) is a corporation based in Imperial, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 101 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #40 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 20 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Midwest Transport |
| USDOT number | 171251 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-192589 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 202 Broadway, Imperial, NE 69033 |
| Phone | (308) 882-3200 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 171251.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,350,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 13,366 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 50 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Frenchman Valley Farmers Coo | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.4% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 93% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 92% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 78% lower than average |
| Inspections | 20 | 20 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 8, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Nebraska
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Nebraska carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Farmers Cooperative Non-Stock USDOT 569210 | Battle Creek | 114 | 77 | 57 | 21.1% | 1 |
| Gana Trucking & Excavating Inc USDOT 798085 | Martell | 112 | 124 | 85 | 34.8% | 5 |
| Harvest Roasting USDOT 1208552 | Omaha | 113 | 68 | 163 | 9.3% | 4 |
| Heimes Corp USDOT 777351 | Omaha | 97 | 103 | 20 | 62.5% | 2 |
| Trans-Motion LLC USDOT 1871881 | Omaha | 70 | 64 | 125 | 32.7% | 4 |
| Zeitner and Sons Inc USDOT 381764 | Omaha | 83 | 83 | 118 | 19.4% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop?
Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop is registered with USDOT number 171251 and operating authority MC-192589.
How many trucks does Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop have?
It reports 101 power units (53 tractors, 32 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop located?
Its registered physical address is in Imperial, Nebraska 69033.
What is the out-of-service rate of Frenchman Valley Farmers Coop?
Over 24 months, 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.